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X994 GKJ

2000 Alfa Romeo 156

Blue Petrol 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,145 mi
Last recorded119,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Alfa Romeo 15686,040 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX994 GKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model156
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 119,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Jan 2016 119,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 116,436 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 116,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions Fail ( see print )

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 112,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow from flexi/ front downpipe

Fail 20 Jan 2014 112,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

NSR tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight exhaust blow from flexi/ front downpipe

Pass 10 Jan 2013 106,663 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,479 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,117 miles

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 90,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,140 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 76,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 67,863 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 55,787 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 156?

Based on 487,324 MOT tests across 48,356 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
6,689
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
48,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42,148
position lamp(s) not working 31,156
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 21,869
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18,394
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 16,133
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X994 GKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 in Blue with a 2,492cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2000 Alfa Romeo 156 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 86,040 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo 156 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42,148 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X994 GKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 156 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Alfa Romeo 156 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X994 GKJ is a 2000 Alfa Romeo 156, first registered on 11 October 2000.

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